David Simkins is director of industrial services with Polygon, formerly the MCS division of Munters, and a leader in water and fire damage restoration and remediation, and for temporary climate control in construction and industrial applications. Polygon was formed Oct. 1 and consists of 20 offices in North America.
Whether a school is under construction or unoccupied during the summer break, it likely is without an HVAC system to help control moisture. Without humidity control, school buildings can become a breeding ground for mold and mildew.
The
volatile economy and downturn in new construction have forced many building
owners and developers to put their building projects on “pause.” But halting
construction can be an extremely risky business decision.